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Saint Clare of Assisi Parish
Love God, Serve God: Everything is in that.Mater Dolorosa
409 North Main St. Chicora, PA 16025
St. Joseph
864 Chicora Rd. Chicora, PA 16025
St. Wendelin
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Merger Information
Last Friday, May 22, 2026, the Diocese of Pittsburgh announced clergy changes. The changes that affect our parishes are:
Fr. Matt McClain is named the Pastor of Ss. Francis & Clare Parish for a term of 6 years, effective July 1, 2026.
Fr. Al Morris is named Senior Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver/Freedom/ New Brighton/Rochester effective July 13, 2026.
Newly ordained, Fr. Matthew Selzer, to Parochial Vicar at Ss. Francis & Clare Parish, effective July 13, 2026.
The following changes are effective July 1, 2026:
Fr. Ward Stakem, Fr. Jim Kurtz, and Deacon Bruce Beaver have been appointed to the new parish and are staying with us. -
Bishop Mark Is Coming to Listen
In 2026, Bishop Mark Eckman will visit every parish in the Diocese for a special session focused on how we are living the Works of Mercy, the heart of our baptismal call. These sessions are not meetings or presentations. They are opportunities for Bishop Mark to listen. He wants to hear how you and your parish are caring for those in need, how these works of mercy have touched your life or the lives of those you serve, and where there may be unmet needs in our community. He also wants to know how the Church can continue to grow in compassion, presence, and service. What he learns from these sessions will help shape his pastoral vision for the future of the Church of Pittsburgh and identify the opportunities where our Diocese can grow and serve more fruitfully. All are welcome. You do not need to be involved in a parish ministry to participate. Come with your experiences, your stories, and your hopes for how we can better serve those most in need.Bishop Eckman will be visiting the parishioners of St. Francis & St. Clare at a town hall meeting on Thursday, June 18th at the Herman Fire Hall from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. -
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To reserve a seat on the bus, please contact the office!
If you can't attend the ordination, watch the livestream here! -
Vacation Bible School 2026
Download Registration Form Here
July 13th-16th from 9am -Noon
at St. Wendelin Church
Grades K- 5
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As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. All Catholics are encouraged to join the bishops in praying for the unity and healing of our country. One opportunity for parishes and individuals to participate is by contributing to a collective 250 Hours of Adoration and 250 Works of Mercy."The Works of Mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities. Instructing, advising, consoling, comforting are spiritual works of mercy, as are forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently. The corporal works of mercy consist especially in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and burying the dead. Among all of these, giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity: it is also a work of justice pleasing to God.” - CCC2447
To report your Works of Mercy click on the bouquet!
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Eucharistic Adoration
Everyone is welcome to attend adoration.The next first Tuesday Eucharistic Adoration is Tuesday, July 7th at St. John Church immediately following the 8am Mass until 5 pm.
Signups are to provide coverage during adoration to ensure that the Eucharist is never unattended.
Click Here to Sign Up
The next first Friday Eucharistic Adoration is Friday, July 3rd at
St. Joseph Church, N.O. immediately following the noon Mass
until 8:30 pm.
Click Here to Sign UpBe sure to sign the provided sheet when attending Eucharistic Adoration to add toward our 250 hours of Adoration goal!
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Pastoral Plan UpdateSt. Francis & St. Clare
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St. Wendelin School 31st Annual Golf ScrambleAugust 8, 2026
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Our Clergy Team
Pastor Fr. Matthew McClain
Deacon Bruce Beaver
724-445-3713 ext 3104
[email protected]
Senior Parochial Vicars
Fr. James Kurtz, OFM, Cap.
724-352-2149 ext 202
Fr. Alan Morris
724-445-3713 ext 3105
[email protected]
Fr. Ward Stakem, OFM, Cap.
724-352-2149 ext 201
[email protected]
Butler Hospital Chaplain
Fr. Phil White, OFM, Cap. (717) 602-5906
Sacramental Emergencies
724-487-8679
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Today's Readings
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